A GANG is on the run with a shotgun after they forced their way into a house.

Cops are hunting three men who barged their way into a bungalow in Larkmount Road, Rhyl.

They terrorised a woman into handing over keys to a shotgun cabinet before making off with the weapon, as well as a gun licence and cartridges.

The homeowners were too distressed to talk about the ordeal other than to say: "Mr Jones, the gentleman who owns the bungalow would like it to be known that he doesn’t have any more guns at the property and will not be getting any more in the future."

The woman, said to be in her 50s was left shaken but unhurt.

Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at around 8pm last Wednesday night.

The men were masked but all are believed to be white. One was 6ft and slim, another was 5ft 8ins. They were all wearing black hooded tops with a red logo. A blue holdall with red piping was also taken.

Officers say a small metallic light blue car was seen in the area on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22 and 23. They are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen it.

Neighbours said they were shocked by the robbery, in a cul- de-sac part of the road close to Rhyl’s all-weather sports pitch.

One woman said: "The first we heard about the incident was when the police knocked on our door asking if we’d seen or heard anything.

"It’s scary to think there are men on the loose with a shotgun."

A North Wales Police spokeswoman said: "Three men forced their way into a house in Larkmount Road at 8pm on Wednesday, September 23, and forced the female occupant to provide keys to a shotgun cabinet from which they then stole a shotgun, shotgun licence and cartridges."

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call Central CID on 101 if in Wales, or 0845 6071001 (Welsh line), 0845 6071002 (English line) or text 66767.